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STAT : Pure Gym found that last year saw an increase of almost 50 % on outdoor fitness and this is set to continue to grow in 2023 .
EXAMPLES : Fairmont Windsor Park boasts an expansive outdoor training area that captures the best in current training trends to offer an exciting workout space
in an unforgettable outdoor setting . Centred around a functional training rig it allows users to take on boxing , HIIT , body weight and strength workouts in endless combinations with added climbing ropes for a unique challenge and is accompanied by Assault Bikes , Rowing machines , a 20m sled track , three tennis courts and two padel courts . Those looking to work out in warmer climates can do so in Yazz Collective ’ s al fresco gym , complete with the latest Technogym equipment , it provides the perfect setting for guests to maintain their fitness whilst visiting the Mediterranean ’ s new chic boutique resort .
EAST MEETS WEST
For centuries , medicine , wellness , and health have been clearly divided into two schools of thought : Eastern and Western . As acupuncture , turmeric , probiotics and yoga become part of our daily routines we ’ re bridging the gap between Eastern modalities and Western medicine to optimize personal health and wellbeing routines .
STAT : Many prestigious medical centres including Mayo Clinic , University of California San Francisco , and Duke University Medical Centre now offer Oriental medicine and other complementary and alternative medicine treatments to their patients .
EXAMPLE : COMO ’ s flagship wellness property , COMO Shambhala Estate , offers an integrated wellness retreat combining traditional and modern Eastern and Western practices . Meaning ‘ peace ’ in Sanskrit , Shambhala alludes to the pursuit of balance . It defines the essence of the COMO Shambhala approach to holistic wellness , combining modern science with ancient practices to align mind , body and spirit . Ibiza Gran Hotel ’ s very own Open Spa offers a mix of Eastern and Western massage treatments including stress away deep tissue and rhythmic Balinese , in a calming and luxurious spa of 1300 sq . m of modern facilities to revitalize body , mind and soul .
THE ART OF LUXURY Issue 57 2023